I'm running around like crazy right now traveling, so this entry will be a little shorter; but do not fear, soon I will be sure to convey the details of my Japan trip and the awesome TOMODACHI event I performed at! It really was fantastic…

On September 22nd in Tokyo, I will be performing at a special event for the TOMODACHI Initiative! "Tomodachi" means friend in Japanese, and the TOMODACHI Initiative works to deepen the friendship between America and Japan–and it also greatly helps those affected by the terrible 2011 tsunami and earthquake in northeastern Japan.

What I'm looking forward to is not only performing my songs "CHANGE" and "American Boy" for esteemed Japanese and American attendees, but also especially getting to meet, have dinner, and chat with a group of courageous students affected by the disaster.

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ALEX YORK

New York City born and raised, singer-songwriter Alex York draws influences from an eclectic mix of music legends, from David Bowie and The Beatles to Japanese greats Southern All Stars and Misora Hibari---all the while soaking up the fresh stylings of his own generation's pacesetters. He is also a strong supporter of Japan's reconstruction efforts after the 2011 earthquake/tsunami disaster, and he donates 20% of his profits to disaster relief.ニューヨークで生まれ育ったシンガーソングライターのアレックス・ヨークは、彼の世代の斬新的なアーテイスト共鳴すると同時に、デヴィッド・ボウイ、ビートルズ、更にサザンオールスターズ、美空ひばりに至るまで、洋楽邦楽に囚われない伝統的な様々なジャンルの音楽の影響を受ける。親日家として知られるアレックス・ヨークは、１日も早い日本の復興を願い、活動利益の２割を震災救援の寄付に充てる。